I have a confession to make. I am not a big fan of Valentine’s Day in a traditional sense. And no, not because I am bitterly single or don’t believe in love. I am happily married (not that it matters because you can celebrate love whatever your relationship status!) and a great believer in love, but […]

Often associated with expensive, exclusive objects, luxury, as desirable as it is, can have a somewhat negative connotation. Luxury is what many of us tell ourselves we can’t afford. Luxury is a measure many use to compare themselves against others. Too much luxury can be seen as bad taste or even vulgar in certain circles. In […]

Getting into a habit of regularly clearing out what no longer serves me in my life has been one of the most powerful new routines that has transformed my life from cluttered, busy and always responding to external demands to balanced, joyful and self-honouring. I will start with the wardrobe, often the most powerful and also […]

Having just come back from a trip to Berlin, I am buzzing with ideas and creative inspiration. Berlin is currently one of my favourite places in Europe. It has a certain energy, certain vibe that makes creative expression seem easy and natural. Berlin definitely has style, a very distinct, expressive, yet practical style. It is […]

In June, when I was walking down a leafy street in beautiful Islington in London, I suddenly had an idea, a desire. You know those moments when you are not busy thinking and suddenly an idea comes to you and lights you up? That’s what I experienced. My desire was to go for a one […]